Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key indirect categories, including manpower outsourcing, energy, leasing, telecommunications, professional services, and facilities.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Develop category strategies with defined KPIs, cost targets, sourcing plans, and risk mitigation measures.
• Lead competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.

2. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard reliable suppliers and service providers.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance through SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supplier financial, operational, compliance, and continuity risks.

3. Contract Management

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Review and manage procurement contracts in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure contracts clearly define SLAs, KPIs, service standards, penalties, pricing structures, and performance expectations.
• Monitor contract compliance, renewals, and supplier obligations.

4. Cost Optimization & Budget Management

• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value optimization initiatives across indirect spend categories.
• Track procurement savings and prepare regular performance reports.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, renegotiation, and process efficiencies.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR, Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities, Compliance, and other business functions to understand procurement requirements.
• Translate business requirements into effective sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise and advisory support to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and overall business objectives.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support internal and external procurement audits.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, contract, supplier, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure appropriate approvals and governance processes are followed.

7. Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve procurement processes.
• Drive the adoption of e-procurement, automation, and digital procurement solutions.
• Promote procurement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage procurement systems and data analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.

Key Categories Managed

• Manpower Services: Subcontracted manpower, staffing agencies, outsourcing contracts
• Energy & Utilities: Electricity, gas, water, and related optimization contracts
• Equipment Leasing: Forklifts, material handling equipment, AGVs, and AMRs
• Telecommunications: Mobile plans, internet, connectivity, and related IT services
• Audit & Certification: ISO certifications, compliance audits, and certification services
• Other Indirect Services: Facility management, cleaning, security, travel, and professional services

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA is preferred.
• 7–12+ years of procurement experience, with significant exposure to indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong experience in energy procurement, subcontracted manpower, audit & certification services, and indirect categories.
• Proven experience managing multiple service categories and complex commercial contracts.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and category management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management.
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